Today... A Delta County woman was sentenced to 15 years of probation, home confinement, and over $83,000 in fines and restitution after authorities rescued more than 260 neglected cats and dogs from her property.

And later... Bryan Cornwell was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for sending threatening emails to a "Colorado Bureau of Investigation" agent in 2023 while he was already awaiting sentencing for a 2022 threat to blow up the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office.

Today...&nbsp;A Delta County woman was sentenced to 15 years of probation, home confinement, and over $83,000 in fines and restitution after authorities rescued more than 260 neglected cats and dogs from her property.
And later...&nbsp;Bryan Cornwell was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for sending threatening emails to a "Colorado Bureau of Investigation" agent in 2023 while he was already awaiting sentencing for a 2022 threat to blow up the San Miguel County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.

Explore the people, news and events that keep the Uncompahgre Valley moving forward. The Montrose Press's podcast, Montrose Fresh, brings you insights into the home of the Black Canyon National Park three days a week. 

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260+ rescued cats and dogs in Delta County & CBI agent threat sentencing

Today... Montrose leaders recently touted 2025 gains on Main Street and downtown, and outlined 2026 plans for childcare, public safety, and major capital projects.

And later... Montrose Regional Health is urging a federal judge to permanently dismiss the EEOC’s age-discrimination lawsuit alleging older nurses were retaliated against and forced out, while the hospital denies wrongdoing as the case moves into discovery.

Today...&nbsp;Montrose leaders recently touted 2025 gains on Main Street and downtown, and outlined 2026 plans for childcare, public safety, and major capital projects.
And later...&nbsp;Montrose Regional Health is urging a federal judge to permanently dismiss the EEOC&rsquo;s age-discrimination lawsuit alleging older nurses were retaliated against and forced out, while the hospital denies wrongdoing as the case moves into discovery.

Montrose’s 2026 Roadmap—From Childcare to Infrastructure & The Hospital’s Bid to End the EEOC Lawsuit

Today... "Peak Virtual Academy" students turned trimester-long "Spark Lab" entrepreneurship projects into real pitches, earning seed funding for diverse ideas.

And later... Western Slope author C William Langsfeld’s debut “Western noir” novel, "Salvation", is earning national praise, and he’ll give a reading and discussion at The Sherbino in Ridgway on March 4th.

Today...&nbsp;"Peak Virtual Academy" students turned trimester-long "Spark Lab" entrepreneurship projects into real pitches, earning seed funding for diverse ideas.
And later...&nbsp;Western Slope author C William Langsfeld&rsquo;s debut &ldquo;Western noir&rdquo; novel, "Salvation", is earning national praise, and he&rsquo;ll give a reading and discussion at The Sherbino in Ridgway on March 4th.

Peak Virtual Academy Spark Lab Pitches & C. William Langsfeld’s “Salvation” Reading in Ridgway

Today... "Community Options" is set to buy land and plan a 50-unit affordable, universally designed apartment complex within Montrose’s proposed Hilltop Neighborhood mixed-income development.

And later... "Colorado Parks and Wildlife" will consider a March petition to ban commercial sales of wildlife fur—while still allowing personal use—after advocates argued current trapping rules allow unlimited kills for many fur-bearers without solid population data.

Today...&nbsp;"Community Options" is set to buy land and plan a 50-unit affordable, universally designed apartment complex within Montrose&rsquo;s proposed Hilltop Neighborhood mixed-income development.
And later...&nbsp;"Colorado Parks and Wildlife" will consider a March petition to ban commercial sales of wildlife fur&mdash;while still allowing personal use&mdash;after advocates argued current trapping rules allow unlimited kills for many fur-bearers without solid population data.

260+ rescued cats and dogs in Delta County & CBI agent threat sentencing

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